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GLITZ & GLAMOUR In her day-to-day existence, under-grad Zaira is known to be impatient. Always raring to go. Chums sitting around her on a comfy sofa set in hostel’s common room often complain as Zaira’s ivory chiseled fingers persistently press the remote keys for changing the channels. Little wonder, they cannot understand how Zaira can sit on a weather-beaten stool for a quarter of an hour in a dingy arcade corridor without changing position as patterns are traced on her hands. “Must be in love or something that is why she takes so much trouble,” they mutter. Zaira denies the allegations. Running her fingers through her highlighted tresses, she asserts, “They cannot be meaner than this. No, I do not go in for mehndi because my guy directs me to, but because I love to celebrate Karva Chauth. There is no other motivation, strictly”. That’s the reason why she has already pulled out crisp currency notes after loosening the strings of her handbag for taking home a cheerful royal blue short kutra to be worn over boot-cut trousers in turquoise with twin tantalizing slits on either sides. She plans to walk down the hearts of the city guys on Karva Chauth after adjusting the slits with her henna-coated hands. Zaira is not alone. Her pal Rupali is also excited about the occasion. She, too, has spent a good half an hour in getting designs copied on her light comely arms after sitting on a stone slab. “All these months I have been waiting for the occasion to get temporary tattoos all over my biceps and feet,” she croons. “Now that the designs of my heart’s desire have been traced, I will take good care”. She adds: “No more washing utensils and clothes for the next five or six days, I have clearly told my mom. Have also asked her to make necessary arrangements till the colour is devoured by the ruthless demon of time”. So babes, if you have also applied mehndi, remember not to dip your hands in detergents for long. Also avoid using detergent-based shampoos for washing tresses. You can use a glove in case of emergency. Another thing, make sure that your hands and arms are grime-free before you request the artist to display his talent on the canvas of your skin. After he has performed his feat and the henna is dry, apply limejuice after every two hours for the entire day. That’s all folks, happy
colouring.
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Before you drive down to the market for buying bangles, remember to carry the dress you wish to wear on the occasion. It is always better to pick up bangles in complimentary hues. “You can buy bangles in bold red, somber maroon and striking pink, depending upon the shade of your attire,” asserts fashion designer Waida Khanna. On the spot comparison helps you to choose the right shade. Also, compare the two in natural rather than synthetic light thrown by high-wattage bulbs. Taking the ornaments out of the shop before deciding upon the tinge can help you in your endeavour. If the shopkeeper objects, move on to another store. Always keep in mind that you are buying the stuff and have the right to be satisfied. So what if the product is not expensive, you can still examine it minutely. “After deciding upon the colour, go in for cheerful shining bangles on display at so many shops spread through out the length and breath of Chandigarh,” says Zulekha, a beauty parlour owner. “Believe me, they do not look cheap and go with the occasion”. This is not all. You can also buy ones with nice little `ghungroos’. “Make sure that bangles do not get entangles with your clothes”, Zulekha asserts. “Ghungroos are usually attached with the help of copper wires. If entwined, threads can be pulled out spoiling the suit for all times to come”. On Karva Chauth, glass bangles are mostly preferred though steel coated stuff is more durable and easily available. If you are going in for the ones in glass, make sure that you do not forcibly slip on the bangles. They might break in the process and result in cuts. “Best thing is to go for a slightly bigger size,” recommends beautician Dhruv Sharma. Another thing. Get rid of the loathsome tan around your arms before you wear bangles. “This can be done with professional help or through home-made recipes,” says Waida. “I personally believe in preventing the process of tanning by wearing long white gloves while driving. I also recommend scrubbing of arms with besin and other desi cures”. So folks, buy bangles but after making preparations.
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CHILLOUT ZONE The whisper of refreshing afternoon breeze softly caressing the glistering leaves after kissing the cool waters of Sukhana Lake is ruthlessly drowned under naughty laughter’s rowdy din as a college students’ gang, reposing on the pavement, make goo-goo eyes at the damsels sitting next to them. As they look sweet upon the guys after passing fair hands through silky tresses, a wave of exhilaration runs through the crowd. Mild flirting follows. After half an hour or so, the maidens depart. All flings and no clings. Yes, you have guessed it right. Sukhana Lake is the hot chill out zone now days. “The lake was always a protected sanctuary for migratory lovebirds, no doubt about it,” says regular visitor Chanchal Singh. “But the birds were never so boisterous”. Giving details, the retired businessman says, “Lovers used to descend upon the lake earlier also, whisper sweet nothing behind the protective seclusion of the dense bushes, even trot down the road hand-in-hand. Forlorn sharpshooters, on the other hand, would try their luck by bringing cute little doggies for a walk. The gentle canines, trained to chase soft targets, were release behind the walking queens. The youngsters, however, ensured against disturbing others with their antics”. Well folks, that was years ago. Things have now changed, indeed. “There is nothing wrong with being private in public and that also with a bang,” reveals sales executive Raman Sharma. “Little wonder, you have guys, alien to city’s culture, commenting at every passing damsel. If you do not believe it, go to the lake anytime during the day. You will find them sitting on the pavement with cigarettes tightly clutched in bony fingers, shooting proposals at every sitting duck they see”. Girls do not mind. Are perhaps used to it. “We go to lake to break free from the shackles of day to day existence. To enjoy the breeze, to feel the waves lapping our feet and to enjoy sumptuous stuff being offered at the CITCO joint,” asserts fashion-designing student Rubina. “I simply love Cappuccino coffee and it’s not even expensive. You can get it for just Rs 10. If you buy it from a fast food joint, you have to pay three times the price”. So kids, if you want to enjoy nature with a steaming cup of coffee and are not very fussy about tranquil environment, lake’s the right place for you. Happy relaxing.
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VENUS SPEAKS But does that mean Femina Miss India finalist has never ever done anything for her complexion? "No, I wouldn't say that. It would not be true. I keep my face clean and do believe in nature cure. That's why I apply neem leaves on my visage, but once in a blue moon. Otherwise, I do not believe in suffocating my skin by applying make-up And exercise? "I do not go to the gymnasium. I simply hate it. But I do jog around for about half an hour or so in the evenings to keep myself healthy and fit,” she reveals. Well, folks everyone is not so
lucky.
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Extended deadline for
RL cases at PU Chandigarh, October 22 The circular for private as well as regular candidates reads: “Those candidates whose annual or supplementary examination results are declared late (which means after the last date fixed for submission of examination forms without late fee) are allowed to submit their examination forms, within a period of one month from the date of declaration of their result or within a period of 15 days from the dispatch of detailed marks-sheet to them or the principal of the college”. These students will be charged a late fee at the scale prescribed by the university from time to time. “No form will be accepted if it is submitted later than seven working days before the date of commencement of the respective examination”, the note adds. The university meanwhile, has fixed November 22 (without late fee) as the last date of receipt of examination forms for the undergraduate as well as postgraduate classes. For both the streams the university will charge a fee of Rs 760 in case the forms are submitted till November 29 (after the late date); Rs 2275 in case forms are submitted till February 2, 2003; Rs 4,540 in case submitted till March 2; and Rs 9,075 in case submitted till March 22. The university has specified that “non-availability of examination form cannot be pleaded as an excuse for claiming acceptance of form and fee without the requisite late fee. Candidates appearing simultaneously in lower examination are required to submit separate examination form with full fee for each course as also ‘red card’ fully filled-in.” The rates have been approved in anticipation of a clearance by the Syndicate. The examination forms need to be deposited at the counter of the university enquiry office or sent by registered post only to the Assistant Registrar (Examination II). Candidates appearing in the university examination for purpose of improvement of previous performance or to clear re-appear or compartment are to appear in accordance with syllabi in force at the time of appearing for the examination. Prof K.N. Pathak, Vice-Chancellor, in anticipation of approval of Syndicate has approved clubbing and merging of various fee, funds and charges. The list also clarifies certain common charges for postgraduate as well as undergraduate courses. These include Rs 45 for registration fee; Rs 45 for enrollment of all fresh candidates; Rs 155 as migration fee; Rs 200 as a special fee to be charged from all private candidates who apply to appear in any examination; Rs 80 from students who passed the lower examination from any other university; and Rs 30 as continuation fee. |
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SPS-41 celebrates annual day Chandigarh, October 22 The programme began with a classical vandana by girl students of class III, an invocation to Goddess Saraswati. A Bengali folk dance by students of the LKG saw the children swaying to the rhythmic notes of the music in colourful dresses. Next came a dance sequence on “Happy boys and happy girls” by the kindergarten class. Attired in western dresses, the children gave a spirited performance on a decked-up stage. This was followed by a rhyme “Be careful little eyes” which promoted Gandhiji’s principles. A jungle scene complete with animals and trees was enacted by students of class I while class II staged the fairytale “Sleeping beauty” and a Rajasthani folk number much to the delight of the audience. Patriotism, too, was well-represented with students of class III presenting an action song “We love you India” and students of class V presenting “Vande Mataram”. Students of class IV sang “Udd ja kaale kaawan”. Academic prizes were given away by the chief guest to students of the junior and senior wing of the school. The Principal, Mr D.S. Bedi, presented the vote of thanks. The annual report highlighting the activities and achievements of the school was also read out. Meanwhile, The legend of Cinderella came alive at Tagore Theatre, here today, as the little ones of Blue Bird Model School, Sector 16, charmed the audience with the freshness of their enactment at the annual variety programme of the two schools at Chandigarh and Mohali. And as their soulful presentation would have it, the fable of a poor girl uniting with her Prince Charming in the end, proved to be a great hit with the gathering. Sporting lovely smiles and innocent gestures, the kids talked of how Cinderella went through the thick and thin to court love and happiness. Each item of the cultural extravaganza presented by the tiny tots of the school proved to be a treat for the audience, completely bowled over as the children put their best foot forward to win one round of applause after another. Earlier, the programme started with Ganesh vandana. The children of the nursery section displayed their talent in a jungle scene while the staging of the traditional Indian marriage with all its ceremonies moved the audience. The students of the primary section, bold and confident, participated in a fashion show, sashaying down the stage with style and grace as fast numbers played in the background. The audience was given a complete insight into the diverse culture of India as dances transported them from the hills of Himachal Pradesh to the backwaters of Kerala and the deserts of Rajasthan. The function concluded with a dance on national integration. Ankit of Class IX skated on-stage, holding the National Flag aloft to mark the end. The function was inaugurated by the chief guest, Lt-Gen D.D. Saklani (retd), while the guest of honour, Mr Y.R. Sachdeva, Regional Officer, CBSE, released the college magazine “Jyoti”.
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Sri Aurobindo lecture series begins Chandigarh, October 22 This was said by Prof G.C. Pande, President and Chairman of the Indian Institute of Advanced Studies, Shimla, in his inaugural address at the Sri Aurobindo lecture series here today. The series of lectures is being organised jointly under the auspices of the Sri Aurobindo Chair and the Indian Council of Philosophical Research, New Delhi. The lectures are dedicated to the life and thoughts of Sri Aurobindo with special focus on his insight into culture, nation and religion. Today’s lecture was held in the ICSSR Complex, while subsequent lectures will be held in the Commerce Auditorium of the University Business School. There is a tendency to exclude the philosophy of seers in teaching programmes of philosophy departments. These lectures are a set of preliminary reflections from the point of view of a student of philosophy. “If one starts with the dogma that human beings can establish contact with reality only through sense-perception then one can appreciate the significance of the type of metaphysics propounded by Sri Aurobindo,” Professor Pande said. He emphasised that almost all systems of Indian philosophy begin with the realisation of truth of suffering and an aspiration to eradicate it. Reflections on sufferings, causes of sufferings, removal of causes of sufferings and end of sufferings are the salient aspects of the most of schools of Indian thought. “What is novel to Sri Aurobindo’s thoughts is that he saw human predicament in terms of human aspiration of immortality while being caged in the mortal body,” Professor Pande added. Professor Pande is also the chairman of the Aurobindo Chair at Panjab University. Prof Kireet Joshi, chairman of the Auroville Foundation, Pondicherry, pointed out the closeness between the thoughts of the youth of the country and Aurobindo’s thoughts. He showed that new India could be built on the foundations of the past. He urged youngsters to study original writings of great masters and ancient classics such as the Bhagvad Gita, the Upnishads and the Vedas. Earlier Prof K.N.Pathak, Vice-Chancellor, welcomed the guests. Prof Bhuvan Chandel concluded the inaugural session by highlighting the vitality and significance of Sri Aurobindo’s thoughts. |
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Essay contest winners awarded prizes Chandigarh, October 22 The national level contest, had received about 6000 entries from all over the country out of which about 1500 participants came from Chandigarh. The themes for the contest were ‘Environment’, ‘Terrorism’, ‘Aids’, ‘Grandmother’ and ‘Story of Indian National Flag’ and were open to all age groups, including from students of Class I to Class XII. Avantika, a group of Indian contemporary artistes was formed in 1987 with an aim to give platform to budding artistes and writers. Over the years, the institution has been creating awareness amongst the students about art and culture, environment, education and national integration. The function today started with a cultural programme . Mr ML Koser, of Pracheen Kala Kendra gave away the prizes to all successful candidates. Following are the results of the schools which won cash prizes, gold, silver and bronze medals according to their ranks in the contest — Sacred Heart — cash prize: 3, Gold: 4, Silver: 3, Bronze: 3 and Book (Consolation): 4. Sri Aurobindo School of Integral Education — Gold: 2, Silver:1, Bronze: 1 and Book: 2. Government Model Sr Sec. School, Sec 46 — Silver 1, Bronze: 1. St. Soldier International School, Sec 28 — Cash prize: 2, Gold: 4, Silver: 5 , Bronze: 5 and Book: 4. DAV Model School, Sector 15 — Cash prize: 1, gold:3, silver: 3. Bronze: 3, Book: 3. Sri Guru Gobind Singh Public School, Sec 35 — cash prize: 1, Gold: 2, Silver 1, Bronze: 1, Book: 2. Sri Guru Harkrishan Public School, Sec 40 — Gold: 4, Silver: 4, Bronze: 4, Book: 4. Government Model Senior Secondary School — Gold: 3, Silver: 2, Bronze: 2, Book: 3 Saint Soldier Divine Public School, Sec 16, Panchkula — Silver: 1, Bronze: 1. CLDAV Senior Public School, Sec 11, Panchkula — Gold: 3, Silver: 3, Bronze: 3, Book: 3. Bani Tirtha, Phase V, Mohali — Gold: 2, Silver: 1, Bronze: 1, Book: 2. |
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Babla, 6 others bailed out Chandigarh, October 22 Babla and traders’ alleged frame up had invited a widespread condemnation from political parties with Congress leaders Subhash Chalwa and Pardeep Chhabra and CVM chief demanding withdrawal of cases immediately. Talking to Chandigarh Tribune on telephone, Babla said there would be a demand for withdrawal of cases against all in the next municipal corporation meeting. He said the municipal corporation staff and the police had taken an unprecedented decision of slapping dacoity cases against traders in the city. There would also be a demand against officials who indulged in the alleged frame up, he added. He said the cases surprised everybody as enforcement staff had failed to act on a specific complaint of the area councillor and his wife, Harpreet Kaur Babla, against a dhaba popular for non-vegetarian food apparently because of staff being benevolent to the dhaba owner for ‘’monthly.” A delegation of the Chandigarh Beopar Mandal comprising its president Jagdish Arora, chairman Joginder Singh Sawhney, vice president Kamaljit Panchhi and adviser Prem Kumar today met SSP Parag Jain and sought the withdrawal of cases against traders. Mr Panchhi said the mandal would gherao the enforcement staff who resort to pick and choose policy and would press for an inquiry against such officials. |
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GIRL’S DEATH Chandigarh, October 22 Delivering the verdict on a petition filed by the victim’s father, Mr Justice Goel also directed the IG to entrust the investigation of the case “to some senior officer not below the rank of an IPS officer who would, after finalising the investigations, take appropriate action as may be warranted”. The Judge added: “If the petitioner is left with any further grievance after the conclusion of the investigations he will be free to move the court again. The investigation shall be completed within three months of receiving the order’s copy”. In his detailed order, Mr Justice Goel observed: “I am of the view that further investigation should be conducted in a fair and impartial manner by a senior officer. Let the UT IGP personally look into the matter....” In his petition, the victim’s father had earlier accused the Chandigarh Police of inaction. Seeking directions to the Chandigarh Administration and other respondents to conduct the investigations in the matter in a fair manner, he had added that the accused had not been arrested even though their bail applications had been rejected. Her father said that his daughter had left for tuition on November 17, 1999, but did not return. Enquires revealed that she had stayed at a hostel in Panipat after leaving with two boys. The next day she had left for Yamunanagar, but was later admitted to a hospital in Chandigarh where she died on November 19, 1999, her father had added. |
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Jacob to inaugurate grand phulkari show today Chandigarh, October 22 Apart from museum’s own resources, the collection has been procured from the largest collector of phulkari in India, Mr S.S. Hitkari, based in Delhi. He has contributed two pieces from his personal collection. Highlight of this exquisite show of art which is being jointly organised by the Crafts Museum, Delhi, and the UT Administration in order to revive interest in the dying form, will be the three-day-long workshop. This workshop in the art of phulkari will be conducted not by amateurs but by those practicing the art form in the various parts of Punjab. The Government Museum authorities have especially arranged for live demonstrations of the making of phulkaris during the period of the exhibition which will be inaugurated by the Punjab Governor and UT Administrator, Lieut-Gen J.F.R. Jacob (retd). Some of the most rich works will form a part of the phulkari show opening tomorrow. The crafts will be divided under the following heads: bagh, chope, darshan dwar, nilk, phulkari, sainchi, shishedar, thirma, and til patra. Some of the rarest specimens of phulkari, combining patchwork and the art of embroidery, especially brought in from Lahore, will form a part of this phulkari show. The Ministry of Textiles and the UT Administration will also screen special films during the month-long show. Films, apart from focusing on phulkari, will focus other arts and crafts of Punjab. Textile experts, with specialisation in the craft of phulkari, are being invited to deliver lectures. |
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Handful of chuckling green flowers bring a smile on Zaira’s fair visage. Admiring the blooming calendulas neatly drawn on her translucent palms and lucid arms, she thanks the henna artist with all her heart before asking the chauffeur to drive her down into a world of endless wait. As restless minutes silently slip away into oblivion, she paces around the room alone tarrying for the mehndi to dry. The exercise is essential. Karva Chauth is just round the corner. 
All you damsels taking home star-studded shraras and glittery suits for donning on Karva Chauth, do not forget to slip on nice bangles. If you haven’t purchased them so far, listen to what make-up artists have to say.
Some go to the drugstore and buy that alluring complexion. Others are born with it. Chandigarh-born Delhi-based ramp model-cum-TV anchor Jasmine believes she has inherited those charming looks from her mother. “That’s the precise reason why I do not have to take care of my appearance at all,” she asserts, fluttering her eyelids incessantly. “You see. I am lucky that way. Don't you agree?"